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Creamy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

This creamy crockpot Italian chicken recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are slow-cooked with cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and Italian dressing mix to create a rich and flavorful sauce. Serve it over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 1 (0.7-ounce) envelope Italian dressing mix
  • ½ cup chicken broth

To Serve

  • Cooked rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts, cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, Italian dressing mix, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. There is no need to stir; just layer everything evenly.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  3. Shred the Chicken: Remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker.
  4. Mix the Sauce: Stir everything together until the cream cheese is fully incorporated into the sauce, creating a creamy, flavorful mixture.
  5. Serve: Spoon the creamy Italian chicken over cooked rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes and enjoy.

Notes

  • Instant Pot Instructions: Increase chicken broth to 1 cup. Combine ingredients in the Instant Pot, seal the lid, and cook on high pressure for 14 minutes for fresh chicken or 18 minutes if using frozen chicken breasts. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then vent remaining pressure. Shred chicken and stir.
  • Sun-dried Tomato Basil: Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil in the last 30 minutes for a Tuscan twist.
  • Spinach Artichoke Variation: Stir in chopped spinach, diced roasted red peppers, and drained artichoke hearts for added veggies and flavor.
  • Pesto Flavor: Mix in ¼ cup of pesto sauce and toss with cooked pasta for a vibrant taste.
  • Cajun Style: Replace Italian seasoning mix with 2-3 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning for a spicy kick.
  • Mexican Style: Use taco seasoning instead of Italian mix and add frozen corn and black beans. Serve with Mexican rice, cilantro, and lime.
  • Parmesan Garlic: Add ½ to 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 3-4 minced garlic cloves for extra cheesy and garlicky flavor.

Find it online: https://oliviadinner.com/creamy-crockpot-italian-chicken-recipe/